Understanding Parallel Lines and Transversals

What symbol is used to indicate that two lines are parallel?

• Horizontal lines

• Double vertical lines

• Single vertical line

• Diagonal lines

What is the name of a line that crosses two parallel lines?

• Transversal

• Diagonal

• Bisector

• Perpendicular

When a transversal crosses parallel lines, what can be said about the corresponding angles?

• They are different

• They are supplementary

• They are equal

• They are complementary

What is another name for opposite angles formed when two lines intersect?

• Adjacent angles

• Complementary angles

• Supplementary angles

• Vertical angles

How many angles are equal when a transversal crosses two parallel lines?

• Eight

• Six

• Four

• Two